Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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